Friday, September 14, 2012

South Africa: Industrial unrest continues as miners reject latest wage offer

South Africa's government and striking miners hardened their stances Friday, with miners rejecting a Lonmin platinum mine wage offer far below their demand and President Jacob Zuma's government vowing to halt the miners' illegal protests.

The bitter, Lonmin strike has spread to two other mines. Miners are calling on co-workers to shut down mines across the country, raising fears for the future of South Africa's biggest industry.

The strikers turned down Lonmin's offer of a 900 rand

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